Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
forcipata
ID:
954761

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 60 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000954099

Common Names

  • Erythrodes forcipata
  • Forcipata Erythrodes
  • Pincer-like Erythrodes

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Description

Erythrodes forcipata (also called Forceps Rice Flower, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and small, round, purple-black fruits. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, including dry sclerophyll forests, heathlands, and coastal dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrodes forcipata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythrodes forcipata is a white or pale pink, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrodes forcipata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment and given plenty of light.

Where to Find Erythrodes forcipata

Erythrodes forcipata is found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, from Thailand to Indonesia.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-72136: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.